Boy · #1,013 in 2026

Hosteen

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Current Rank
#1,013
Peak Rank
#677 (1883)
Total Babies
65
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
1902
Last Year
1883
Peak Year
#677
Peak Rank
65
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hosteen

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The X-Files is an American science fiction television series first broadcast in September 1993 and followed by two feature films: The X-Files and The X-Files: I Want to Believe. The characters defined the overarching mythology of the series. They appeared in a range of episodes across several seasons.

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The Story of Hosteen

Hosteen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1883, when 8 Hosteens were born — ranking #677 that year. As of 2026, Hosteen ranks #1,013 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 65 Hosteens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hosteen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hosteen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hosteen

What does the name Hosteen mean?
The X-Files is an American science fiction television series first broadcast in September 1993 and followed by two feature films: The X-Files and The X-Files: I Want to Believe. The characters defined the overarching mythology of the series. They appeared in a range of episodes across several seasons.
How popular is Hosteen in 2026?
In 2026, Hosteen ranks #1,013 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Hosteen most popular?
Hosteen reached its peak popularity in 1883, ranking #677 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Hosteen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hosteen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Hosteen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hosteen include Osborne, Virgle, Hoke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hosteen

Hosteen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 65 births in the dataset. Hosteen's peak popularity came in 1883 when it ranked #677. Use the chart and map above to compare Hosteen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.